Grand Island is a city located in Hall County Nebraska. Grand Island has a 2024 population of 52,486. It is also the county seat of Hall County. Grand Island is currently declining at a rate of -0.26% annually and its population has decreased by -1.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 53,029 in 2020.
The average household income in Grand Island is $84,803 with a poverty rate of 12.53%. The median age in Grand Island is 34.5 years: 33.8 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Grand Island was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,761 | 63.99% |
| Other race | 10,073 | 19.09% |
| Two or more races | 5,423 | 10.28% |
| Black or African American | 2,217 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 685 | 1.3% |
| Native American | 590 | 1.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.02% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,620 | 2.52 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Married | 9,281 | 3.23 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Non Family | 7,699 | 1.19 | 40.5 | 59.5 |
| Female | 2,529 | 3.65 | 41.6 | 58.4 |
| Male | 1,111 | 3.21 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
59.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,508 | 7.56% |
| Associates Degree | 2,681 | 8.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,409 | 13.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,477 | 7.46% |
| High School Graduate | 10,536 | 31.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,154 | 9.5% |
| Some College | 7,427 | 22.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,728 | 20,449 | 5,638 |
| Hispanic | 9,383 | 5,738 | 1,003 |
| Other Race | 4,915 | 2,936 | 359 |
| 2+ Races | 2,962 | 1,833 | 312 |
| Black | 1,445 | 842 | 161 |
| Asian | 384 | 267 | 132 |
| Native American | 260 | 228 | 70 |
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 34.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,118 | $65,583 | $42,284 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,223 | $72,465 | $69,133 |
| High School Graduate | $41,202 | $46,505 | $33,475 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,931 | $44,441 | $34,143 |
| Overall | $44,791 | $50,108 | $38,223 |
| Some College | $41,241 | $50,279 | $35,980 |
$44,791
Average Earnings
$50,108
Average Male
$38,223
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.58% of Grand Island residents speak only English, while 30.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 18,434 | 2,940 | 15.95% |
| White | 29,709 | 2,467 | 8.3% |
| Other | 9,938 | 1,656 | 16.66% |
| Multiple | 5,339 | 625 | 11.71% |
| Black | 2,073 | 614 | 29.62% |
| Native | 590 | 99 | 16.78% |
| Asian | 663 | 94 | 14.18% |
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 100% |
12.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.32%
Male Poverty Rate
14.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Grand Island is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Grand Island is White, with 8.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.99% |
| High School | 11.2% |
| Some College | 8.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 36.38% |
| Female Employed | 8.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 6.56% |
| Male Employed | 4.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,083 | $101,417 |
| Households | $62,439 | $84,803 |
| Married Families | $94,402 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,006 | $48,205 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.6%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,102
Number of Veterans
1,867
Male Veterans
235
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 632 |
| Second Gulf War | 406 |
| First Gulf War | 309 |
| Korea | 242 |
| World War II | 54 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 648 |
| 35 to 54 | 482 |
| 65 to 74 | 478 |
| 55 to 64 | 336 |
| 18 to 34 | 158 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,864 | 7.25% |
| Hispanic | 121 | 1.05% |
| Native American | 81 | 25.23% |
| Black | 65 | 4.22% |
| 2+ Races | 62 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 27 | 4.86% |
| Other Race | 3 | 0.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.5%
Labor Force Participation
66.1%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.37%
Born in Grand Island
81.44%
Native Born
18.56%
Foreign Born
11.56%
Non Citizen
7%
Naturalized
81.44% of Grand Island residents were born in the United States, with 61.37% having been born in Nebraska. 11.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 51,808 | -135 | -0.26% |
| 2028 | 51,943 | -136 | -0.26% |
| 2027 | 52,079 | -136 | -0.26% |
| 2026 | 52,215 | -135 | -0.26% |
| 2025 | 52,350 | -136 | -0.26% |
| 2024 | 52,486 | -136 | -0.26% |
| 2023 | 52,622 | 104 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 52,518 | 51 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 52,467 | -562 | -1.06% |
| 2020 | 53,029 | 1,675 | 3.26% |
| 2019 | 51,354 | -60 | -0.12% |
| 2018 | 51,414 | 197 | 0.38% |
| 2017 | 51,217 | -21 | -0.04% |
| 2016 | 51,238 | 264 | 0.52% |
| 2015 | 50,974 | 70 | 0.14% |
| 2014 | 50,904 | 555 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 50,349 | 422 | 0.85% |
| 2012 | 49,927 | 500 | 1.01% |
| 2011 | 49,427 | 586 | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 48,841 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 42,940 | 3,554 | 9.02% |
| 1990 | 39,386 | 6,206 | 18.7% |
| 1980 | 33,180 | 822 | 2.54% |
| 1970 | 32,358 | 6,616 | 25.7% |
| 1960 | 25,742 | 3,060 | 13.49% |
| 1950 | 22,682 | 3,552 | 18.57% |
| 1940 | 19,130 | 1,089 | 6.04% |
| 1930 | 18,041 | 4,094 | 29.35% |
| 1920 | 13,947 | 3,621 | 35.07% |
| 1910 | 10,326 | 2,772 | 36.7% |
| 1900 | 7,554 | 18 | 0.24% |
| 1890 | 7,536 | 4,573 | 154.34% |
| 1880 | 2,963 | -48,845 | -94.28% |